Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. (APSI), the sole operating subsidiary of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA, announced today that a new four year collective bargaining agreement has been ratified by the Philadelphia Metal Trades Council (PMTC)…
Harley Marine Services recently installed an 8 by 6 meter industrial grade LCD screen in the communication center at the new Harley and Lela Franco Maritime Center in Seattle, WA. This state-of-the-art media wall provides a direct portal…
During the 2014/2015 Holiday Season, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. delivered the M/V TY DOLESE (Hull 189) the 59th 90’ Inland Towboat to Florida Marine Transporters,Inc. of Mandeville, LA. for its ongoing new build program. Also, Florida…
The boarding times for pilots for daylight restricted vessels at Freeport have changed with effect from today (3 February).The first pilot boarding time is at 0700 hours local time and the last at 1700 hours local time.Daylight Saving Time will start on Sunday March 8…
Singapore-listed Rickmers Maritime Trust (RTM) will have a new ceo at the helm in June this year. Its CEO Thomas Preben Hansen has resigned from his post. Soren Andersen, a shipping executive with 17 years of experience at AP Moller-Maersk Group and American President Lines…
Sonde Resources Corp. announced today that it has filed a voluntary assignment in bankruptcy pursuant to the provisions of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada). In conjunction with this filing, FTI Consulting Canada Inc. has been appointed as Trustee in Bankruptcy…
Strategic Marine, a specialist shipbuilder for the oil & gas sector, today launched the Jati Seven, its first ever Offshore 40 Generation 3 crew boat being built for long term customer, Dinastia Jati.Dinastia Jati is a prominent oil and…
Waterways Council, Inc., a national advocacy group for ports and inland waterways, expressed 'disappointment' today in the Obama administration's proposed FY 2016 budget. “Given recent austere budget proposals for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant visited Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding facility, meeting with shipyard officials on workforce development and training initiatives and touring Ingalls' Maritime Training Academy, the company announced…
THOME Group's Junior Officer Recruitment Now Self-SufficientInternational ship management company THOME Group has become self-sufficient in recruiting junior officers, the company announced today, saying it managed to fill all of its 2014…
Subsea technology company Sonardyne International Ltd. announced today that its UK sites in Yateley, Aberdeen and Plymouth have been awarded OHSAS 18001 Safety Management System Standard accreditation following successful audits at all three sites…
CWind announced it has created a new role in the business to ensure that it continues to develop and maintain high levels of safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) as it expands its global footprint. Kevin ‘Pat’ Paton has been appointed to the role of Global Head of SHEQ…
Dan-Bunkering (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Shanghai Rep. Office announces that Zhang Chao has been employed as General Manager of the company’s subsidiary office in Beijing as of January 1, 2015.Chao, who comes from a similar position within the business…
Kevin King has been appointed as TT Club's Regional Director Europe, Middle East and Africa. Based in London, he will be responsible for overseeing member service and business development across EMEA for the TT Club.King is a qualified U…
THOME Group announced that it has become self-sufficient in recruiting junior officers thanks to its in-house cadet training program.Launched in 2005 under THOME’s “Human Element” initiative, the Thome Global Cadet Program has already trained in excess of 1…
